Digital smile design is a set of studies aiming to make the teeth and gums compatible with the face, aesthetic and healthy. Thanks to these applications, it is aimed to achieve the best smile that is unique to the person.
Digital smile design is done by taking into account the patient’s expectations, face shape, current oral and dental health. First, applications to solve the patient’s health problems are completed. These may include procedures such as caries treatment, root canal or implant. Then, applications that will make the patient’s teeth and gums look aesthetic are digitally designed and applied.
What is Digital Smile Design?
It is a set of treatment and aesthetic applications in which dentistry practices and computer technologies are used together. Before the applications, the patient’s state after dental aesthetics is designed in digital environment. In this way, patient satisfaction is quite high. Details such as the distance between teeth and gums, lips and nose are also taken into consideration during these applications.
Thanks to smile aesthetics;
- The patient’s tooth color, length and width can be regulated.
- Missing teeth, caries, etc. conditions are treated.
- It is ensured that the gums are pink and of appropriate size.
- Surface problems such as fractures and cracks in the teeth are eliminated.
In order for the patient to be fully and long-term satisfied with these procedures, it is necessary to take care of oral and dental care and not to neglect regular dentist checks. If these issues are taken into consideration, aesthetic dentistry procedures are permanent for a long time.
Before and after smile design will differ depending on the patient’s oral and dental structure. Teeth of the same size and appearance for everyone will not produce aesthetically positive results. Thanks to digital smile and dental aesthetic applications, the patient will have the smile and appearance of their dreams.
How is Smile Design Done?
Smile design aims to have bright and white, healthy-looking teeth with the most suitable features for the patient’s current facial and oral structure. In this direction, the person’s dental and gum health must be complete and the teeth must be complete and problem-free. Dental design can include the following stages;
- The first step is a general examination to determine the patient’s current condition and necessary procedures.
- Generally, at this stage, the patient’s dental impressions, facial photographs, etc. are collected and ideas and information are obtained.
- These images and traces are modeled through computer programs and the post-procedure state of the teeth is designed.
- The smile design preview is presented to the patient for approval, and then treatments in accordance with this preview begin.
- Smile aesthetics are applied with veneers, teeth whitening and other dentistry procedures.
The number of sessions and stages of the smile design varies depending on the person and their expectations.